The order book for the wind sector just continues getting larger and larger, even as companies continue not to make much money. Wind is the Augustus Gloop segment of offshore, gorged on investment, like the character in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but liable to fall into a...
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COLUMN | Too sweet: Tidewater; Hayfin Capital; Taiwan CSOVs; Island Offshore [Offshore Accounts]
Irish singer-songwriter Hozier recently managed to top the singles charts in Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom with the indie hit “Too Sweet”, which also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The memorable chorus, “I take my whiskey neat, my coffee black and my bed at...
Pelagic Partners invests in two high-end 2021-built PSVs
Limassol, Cyprus, based vessel owner and shipping fund manager Pelagic Partners reports that it has successfully completed an investment in two state-of-the-art platform supply vessels (PSV) that will see it partner with private investment and asset management firm Borealis Maritime.
Built in 2021, the 89-meter Aurora Coey (formerly Viking Coey) and Aurora Cooper (formerly Viking Cooper) were originally acquired by Viking Supply ships while under...
Houthis fire at MSC and Borealis ships
Two of MSC vessels and a boxship owned by UK tonnage provider Borealis Maritime were hit by Houthi missiles in the Red Sea on 6 April, as the rebels restarted attacks after several days of inactivity.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said on 7 April that “ballistic and winged” missiles were fired at the 1999-built, 4,056 TEU MSC Gina, 1991-built multi-purpose ship MSC Grace F and Borealis’ 2006-built, 3,534 TEU Hope Island.
MSC has not responded to Container News’ request for comment.
MSC Grace F...
https://container-news.com/houthis-fire-at-msc-and-borealis-ships/
COLUMN | Where the wind blows part 1: Borealis, IT Telecoms, TotalEnergies, Ørsted and Vestas [Offshore Accounts]
One of the warmest winters on record seems to be drawing to a close in Europe, and the North Sea spot market is roaring back. On Friday, the 251 tonnes bollard pull anchor handler Maersk Mariner was spot chartered by Anasuria Operating Company at the princely day rate of £45,000 (US$57,000) for...
COLUMN | What are the consequences of the offshore surge? Tidewater’s triumph provides Chinese yards with boom, and starts North Sea exodus [Offshore Accounts]
One of the delights of the offshore market recovery has been the surge in charter rates for platform supply vessels (PSVs) around the world. Tidewater’s triumphant presentation at the Barclays CEO Energy Conference earlier this month showed the potency of the market recovery that the company has driven ever onwards and upwards after its acquisition […]
COLUMN | Calm down: Nigeria goes to the polls as Heroic Idun crew face delays; asset flippers are back, literally; PX121s change hands at higher prices; Telford and Smit Lamnalco sold; Bourbon and Horizon tie up [Offshore Accounts]
Nigerian singer-songwriter Rema is currently soaring high in the charts with his smash song Calm Down (here). Since last weekend was Nigerian presidential election weeken ..
COLUMN | Days Five to Eight of Offshore Christmas: Hydrogen and CMB; Swire Pacific Offshore, Sanko and K-Line; Brent Crude; Ammonia, Eidesvik, Fortescue and MMA Offshore [Offshore Accounts]
Not long until Christmas now! As the big day gets closer, you will have seen Cairn Capricorn Energy, Vantage Drilling, North Star, Vard and Shearwater featuring in Part O ..
Work Boat World Offshore Vessel Orders and Deliveries Roundup – May 28, 2021
A new platform supplier built in Poland has already begun serving clients in the North Sea while a cable transporting pontoon has started supporting the German offshore w ..
One killed, 15 abducted following pirate attack on containership in Gulf of Guinea
A violent pirate attack on a containership in the Gulf of Guinea has left one crewman dead, maritime security consultancy Dryad Global has confirmed. The attack on the ..